【京都の桜絶景30選】死ぬまでにもう一度行きたい名所

【京都の桜絶景30選】死ぬまでにもう一度行きたい名所

Kyoto is a place where the history and nature of an ancient capital are in harmony. There are many famous cherry blossom viewing spots in Kyoto. I have visited over 80 cherry blossom viewing spots in Kyoto so far. We will introduce 30 carefully selected spots from among them. “Omurozakura” at Ninnaji Temple. A five-storied pagoda peeking out above a sea of ​​clouds covered with 200 cherry blossom trees. Omurozakura, known for its late blooming, is short and produces pale pink flowers. Omuro cherry blossoms are fragrant, and a sweet scent wafts around them. Red weeping cherry blossoms in front of the five-storied pagoda. Omurozakura’s flowers are characterized by being one size larger than other cherry blossoms. Kondo-mae A tree commemorating the battle against Ryuo, fought by Sota Fujii. Cherry blossoms are in full bloom around the bell tower. Photographed on April 10, 2024. Nene’s path. Hokanji Temple is affectionately known as “Yasaka Tower.” The view of the red weeping cherry blossoms and the five-storied pagoda is a scene that represents Kyoto. Photographed on March 22, 2023. Yodogawa Sewari Embankment. Approximately 220 Yoshino cherry trees create a cherry blossom tunnel spanning approximately 1.4 km. One of Kyoto’s most popular spots, attracting around 150,000 people every year. Sewaritei is a national park located at the confluence of the Kizugawa and Ujigawa rivers. Photographed on March 27, 2023. The path of philosophy. Approximately 500 Yoshino cherry trees are in full bloom along the approximately 1.5 km path along the Lake Biwa Canal. “Flower rafts” are made of cherry blossom petals spread on the river surface. It is usually seen north of Ginkakuji Nishibashi Bridge. The name “Philosopher’s Path” comes from the fact that Kitaro Nishida, a philosopher at Kyoto University, used to walk along this path and indulge in his thoughts. Photographed on April 10, 2024. Toji Temple (Kyoo Gokokuji Temple). “Fujizakura” blooms with the five-storied pagoda in the background. It is named after Kobo Daishi’s “Teaching of Fuji”. Somei Yoshino cherry blossom tunnel between the main hall and the five-storied pagoda. A five-storied pagoda reflected in the gourd pond. Photographed on April 7, 2024. Fushimi Jukokufune. A pleasure boat that reproduces a transport ship from the Edo period. Approximately 100 Yoshino cherry trees can be seen along the river. On the sightseeing boat, you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of Fushimi’s sake breweries. Photographed on March 25, 2023. Nagagi road. A walking path of about 800m along the Kamo River from Kitayama Ohashi Bridge to Kitaoji Bridge. Approximately 70 red weeping cherry trees bloom with glossy pink flowers. Photographed on April 10, 2024. Kiyomizu Temple. Approximately 1,000 cherry trees are in full bloom on the grounds. “Amida-do” on the left and “Oku-no-in” on the right as seen from the main hall. Yoshino cherry trees decorate the Niomon gate. The main hall is built with hanging cliffs. A three-storied pagoda reflected in “Hosei Pond”. Photographed on April 5, 2024. Chion-in Temple. Cherry blossoms are beautifully colored on both sides of the Sanmon Gate, a national treasure. Sanmon is one of the three major gates that represent Kyoto, along with Tofukuji and Nanzenji. Once you pass through the Sanmon Gate, you will see Otokozaka Hill, which leads to Mieido (National Treasure). Cherry blossoms seen from Onnazaka. Photographed on April 7, 2024. A row of cherry blossom trees along the Kamogawa River. View from Kitayama Ohashi Bridge. It continues from the confluence of the Kamo River and the Takano River to Misonobashi Bridge. A famous cherry blossom viewing spot in Kyoto that stretches for approximately 3km across the Hanki-michi. Photographed on April 10, 2024. Haratanien. A privately owned cherry blossom garden located approximately 2km northwest of Kinkakuji. It has become popular for its beautiful cherry blossoms and is open to the public only during the cherry blossom season. Approximately 450 cherry blossoms of about 20 different types are planted on a site of about 4,000 tsubo. It is famous for its red weeping cherry blossoms, and the garden is covered in deep pink. In addition to cherry blossoms, you can enjoy a variety of other colorful flowers, including Yuki willow. Photographed on April 5, 2024. Nijo Castle. 300 cherry trees of about 50 varieties are in full bloom. Wild cherry blossoms and Someiyoshino cherry trees at Seiryuen. It becomes a spectacular cherry blossom tunnel that stretches for over 100 meters. Satozakura from “The Cherry Orchard”. It blooms flowers that are one size larger than Someiyoshino. View from the ruins of the castle tower. A avenue lined with red double weeping trees that stretches for about 100 meters to the west of the main enclosure. There was no shortage of people taking pictures. Photographed on April 7, 2024. Maruyama Park. “Gion’s hanging cherry blossoms” are said to have been loved by Akiko Yosano. He calls it “Everyone you meet on a cherry blossom moonlit night crossing Gion with clear water.” It still has an overwhelming presence as a symbol in the center of the park. The weeping cherry blossoms across the gourd pond are also spectacular. A famous cherry blossom viewing spot in Kyoto with approximately 680 cherry trees planted. Photographed March 23, 2023 April 7, 2024. Keage Incline. The world’s longest inclined railway ruins, with a total length of 582m, is located near Nanzenji Temple. It was an orbit for navigating ships. Boat transportation was discontinued in 1945, and the railroad tracks have been preserved and now lined with cherry blossom trees. Approximately 90 Yoshino cherry trees and wild cherry trees are planted. Photographed on April 5, 2024. Kamigamo Shrine (Kamobetsu Rai Shrine). As you pass through the “Ichi-no-Torii” gate, you will see magnificent cherry blossoms on your right. Gosho cherry blossoms. A magnificent weeping cherry tree that was given to Emperor Komei from the Kyoto Imperial Palace. The tree is said to be over 150 years old. Many white flowers bloom on the wide branches. The late-blooming Saio cherry blossoms (on the right) will soon be in full bloom. It becomes a figure filled with Saio, the heroine of the Aoi Festival. Prince cherry blossoms. The Aoi Festival, one of Kyoto’s three major festivals, is held in May. Photographed on April 5, 2024. Gion Shirakawa. There are 43 cherry trees planted along the Shirakawa River, including Yoshino cherry trees, wild cherry trees, and weeping cherry trees. The quaint scenery typical of a red-light district spreads out. A row of cherry blossom trees in full bloom amidst the unique atmosphere of Gion. Tatsumi Bridge is a famous bridge that often appears in dramas. Photographed on April 7, 2024. Daihonzan Daikakuji Temple. A temple with deep ties to the imperial family. This temple was built in the Heian period as a former villa for Emperor Saga. Until the early Meiji period, the chief priest was the chief priest for generations. Tahoto Pagoda. The view of the cherry blossoms and Osawa Pond from the viewing platform is exceptional. Approximately 100 Yoshino cherry trees surround the pond for approximately 1km. Osawa Pond is Japan’s oldest artificial pond, built in the Heian period by Emperor Saga in imitation of Lake Dongting in China. The double red weeping weeping planted next to the Imperial Envoy Gate is also spectacular. Photographed on April 10, 2024. Okazaki Sakura Corridor Jukokubune. A spring specialty where you can enjoy the beautiful Lake Biwa Canal lined with cherry blossom trees by boat. Approximately 400 Yoshino cherry trees are in full bloom along the waterway. It takes about 25 minutes to complete the 3km round trip from the Nanzenji boat dock to the Ishigawa Dam. Photographed on March 29, 2023. Arashiyama. Togetsukyo Bridge seen from Nakanoshima Park. It has been a popular tourist destination since the Heian period. Arashiyama is a historical scenic spot designated as a national historic site and scenic spot. It has been selected as one of the “100 Best Cherry Blossom Spots in Japan.” Photographed on March 27, 2023. Kyoto Gyoen National Garden. The Konoe residence ruins located in the northwest part of Kyoto Gyoen National Garden are famous. It has long been known as a famous spot for “Itozakura”. There is no variety called “Itozakura,” and it is synonymous with “Weeping Cherry.” In Kyoto, “Itozakura” often refers to the weeping cherry blossoms at the site of the Konoe residence. Among the many weeping cherry trees, this tree derives its name from its beautiful tree shape, which looks like a thread is being pulled from the sky. Approximately 1,000 trees are planted, including about 60 thread cherry trees. Photographed on March 22, 2023. Nanzenji Temple. Goemon Ishikawa’s line, “Isn’t it a spectacular view, is it a spectacular view?” is from this tower. Law hall. Nanzen-ji Temple dates back to the Kamakura period, when Emperor Kameyama converted his villa into a Zen temple. Cherry blossoms along the approach from the Sanmon Gate to the Hodo Hall. The scenery of Kyoto that often appears in the drama “Suirokaku”. Photographed on April 7, 2024. Kurodani Konkai Komyoji Temple. The head temple of the Jodo sect. This is the place where Honen Shonin descended from the Kuro Valley of Mt. Hiei and built his first hermitage. He is affectionately known as Mr. Kurotani. Approximately 100 Yoshino cherry trees are in full bloom on the grounds. Amida-do. The oldest building in the temple. The principal image of Amida Nyorai, created by the monk Keishin, is enshrined here. Photographed on March 29, 2023. Shogunzuka Seiryuden. Approximately 200 cherry trees have been planted, and you can see a spectacular sea of ​​cherry blossoms and clouds from the observation deck. When you enter the gate, you will be greeted by a row of cherry blossom trees. Red double weeping in front of Seiryuden. From the big stage, you can enjoy a spectacular view of the cherry blossoms and Kyoto city at the same time. Photographed on March 29, 2023. Kenninji Temple. The cherry blossoms in front of the temple were in full bloom. The cherry blossoms in front of the gate are wonderful. Japan’s oldest Zen temple, located in Gion and one of Kyoto’s Five Mountains. The five white lines on the wall indicate the highest rank and represent the height of formality. It is also famous for housing the national treasure “Fujin and Raijin Folding Screen”. Cherry blossoms surround Hojo Pond. Photographed on April 7, 2024. Heian Shrine. Heian Jingu Shrine Garden is designated as a national scenic spot. The red weeping cherry blossoms, which appear in Junichiro Tanizaki’s “Thin Snow,” are in full bloom. In the novel, it is expressed as “looking up at the red clouds.” An elegant landscape created by the vermillion shrine building and weeping cherry blossoms. Soryu Pond in Nakashinen. Heian Jingu Shrine’s Shinen is a vast strolling garden with a pond that measures approximately 30,000 square meters. Seiho Pond in Higashishinen. “Taiheikaku” hanging over Seiho Pond. It was relocated from the Kyoto Imperial Palace in the first year of the Taisho era. It is a typical view of a shrine garden that looks like it is floating on a pond. Photographed on April 5, 2024. Fushimi Momoyama Castle. There are many cherry blossoms around the castle tower, and you can see the beautiful scenery of the cherry blossoms and the castle from anywhere. Photographed on March 25, 2023. Daigoji Temple. The famous “Daigo Cherry Blossom Viewing” held by Toyotomi Hideyoshi is held here. The grandeur of cherry blossom viewing is still passed down from generation to generation. The 150-year-old “Taiko Weeping Cherry Tree” in front of the main entrance of Sanpoin Temple. National Treasure “Kondo”. Weeping cherry blossoms in front of Niomon Gate. Beautiful cherry blossoms welcome you. “Cherry blossoms at Shimo-Daigo Garan” decorate the front of Kyoto’s oldest five-storied pagoda. Approximately 700 cherry trees, including weeping cherry trees and Somei Yoshino cherry trees, are in full bloom on the grounds. Photographed on March 25, 2023. Hirano Shrine. A famous cherry blossom viewing spot in Kyoto known as the “Night Cherry Blossoms on the Plains.” It has been popular among aristocrats since the Heian period as a famous cherry blossom viewing spot. The most famous weeping cherry tree at Hirano Shrine. Approximately 400 cherry blossoms of approximately 60 different varieties, brought by aristocrats, are in full bloom within the precincts. Photographed on March 22, 2023. Cherry blossoms at Yamashina Canal. A row of cherry blossom trees along the artificial waterway connecting Lake Biwa and Kyoto. Approximately 800 trees are planted along the approximately 4km long promenade along the canal. The walking path is for pedestrians only, so you can enjoy cherry blossom viewing at your leisure. Photographed on March 25, 2023. Nison-in. Nison-in Temple, located at the foot of Mt. Ogura, is the site of a poem written in Hyakunin Isshu. Nison-in Temple is famous for its autumn leaves, but the cherry blossoms are also beautiful and the approach to the shrine is lined with cherry blossom trees. Approximately 100 cherry trees are planted from the main gate to the main hall, alternating with the autumn leaves. As the name Nison-in suggests, the main hall enshrines two deities: Shaka Nyorai and Amida Nyorai. Photographed on April 10, 2024 Thank you for watching.

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